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Diagnostic Tools for Building Automation Systems

Calibration

All energy management systems rely on sensors for proper feedback to adjust to efficient conditions. The accuracy with which these conditions are reached is a direct function of the accuracy of the sensor providing the feedback. Proper and persistent calibration activities are a requirement for efficient conditions.